Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (host of the PBS series African American Lives)
and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, the Editors in Chief of the African
American National Biography, will discuss the importance of biography in the
African American community, the mission of recovery of lost lives that
was the inspiration for making this groundbreaking resource which is the
largest collection of black lives ever assembled in one publication, and
the ongoing commitment to the Oxford African American Studies Center.

They will take questions following the discussion.

WHEN: Saturday, June 28th, 12:30 =96 2pm
WHERE: Anaheim Maingate Hotel (soon to be called the Red Lion), one block
from the convention center, 1850 S. Harbor Boulevard
Boxed lunch provided for all attendees.

Seating is limited to 200 people, and an RSVP is required. It is open to
all attendees of the American Library Association conference. Please
RSVP to Kate McGuire, Oxford University Press, via email:
kate.mcguire@oup.com , by no later than June 20, 2008.

For more information:

African American National Biography
Oxford African American Studies Center
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham